Real ol' gangsta shit right here. Bump this shit in your car, bump this shit when you're beating the coochie, whenever man. Just bump it because Dre's beats off this be that hot fire. And the lyrics are pretty chill too.

While this album is most definitely solid and helped jumpstart west coast hip hop in a way that NWA never could, I simply don't believe it's classic status - there are too many tracks in the middle of the record that add nothing and blend in with each other. That being said, Dre's production is on point, and the rhymes are, for the most part, great too.

Widely considered to be one of Ė if not THE Ė greatest rap albums of all time, The Chronic isnít all that itís hyped up to be. Despite infectious, irresistible G-funk beats from Dr. Dre, the ghetto testaments, and the (then) all-star cast. However, The Chronic fails to be a 5/5 because of Dreís unsatisfactory MCing. His discomfort on the mic, lazy flow, and at times stumbling annunciation sometimes make this album sometimes slightly boring. Despite this, this album is still very good, and is a must have for all rap fans. 3.7/5

The record that introduced the world to Snoop Dogg. The laid back funk beats along with aggressive braggings of Dr Dre and his entourage makes for enjoyable if mixed feelings. A great follow on from NWA's hardcore shouts, its legacy is a mixed bag, but the beginings still sound fresh today.

Flat production that at best aspires to efficiently copy Parliament. Some nice appearances by the newly discovered Snoop Doggy Dogg, oceans of sexual threats, terrible lyrics, and forgettable guests. A short man that casts a long shadow.